📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Polk County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Big Sandy Independent School District | Dallardsville | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #2 | Onalaska Independent School District | Onalaska | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #3 | Livingston Independent School District | Livingston | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #4 | Corrigan-Camden Independent School District | Corrigan | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #5 | Goodrich Independent School District | Goodrich | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #6 | Leggett Independent School District | Leggett | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Polk County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Polk County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Polk County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, Texas? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Polk County, Texas, the highest-rated is Big Sandy Independent School District (Dallardsville), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 75th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.